Atlanta Pride Announces Shea Couleé as a 2026 Festival Headliner
The internationally renowned drag icon, actor, recording artist, and fashion trailblazer is joining JT, Cain Culto, and Zee Machine in the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival lineup. Shea is bringing their magnetic stage presence, boundary-pushing artistry and unapologetic queer excellence to Piedmont Park for a truly Louder & Prouder celebration.
🌟 2026 Starlight Cabaret Application 🌟
Applications are now open for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Starlight Cabaret! Showcase your talent at one of Atlanta Pride’s most beloved traditions. Sing, dance, perform drag, share spoken word, comedy, and more. Apply today for your chance to take the stage during Atlanta Pride Festival Weekend.
Help Us Preserve Atlanta Pride History
If you’ve ever served as a Grand Marshal, please take a few minutes to complete our Historical Update Form. Your responses will help us preserve the history of Atlanta Pride and the incredible people who have shaped our community over the years.
Ready to shine, Atlanta? 🌟 Applications are now open for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Shooting Star Cabaret!
Emerging drag performers with five years or less of experience who live within 30 miles of Atlanta and perform locally are invited to apply by Tuesday, August 4.
Atlanta Pride Announces JT, Cain Culto, and Zee Machine as 2026 Festival Headliners
Atlanta Pride is excited to announce that JT will headline the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival, joined by Cain Culto and Zee Machine. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and celebration as we bring this year’s Louder & Prouder theme to life. More entertainment announcements are coming soon!
Atlanta Pride Announces 2026 Grand Marshals
Atlanta Pride is proud to announce the 2026 Grand Marshals, a remarkable group of advocates, leaders, artists, and organizations whose work embodies this year’s theme, Louder & Prouder. Learn more about the individuals and organizations being honored for their lasting impact on LGBTQ+ communities across Atlanta and beyond.
2026 Volunteer Applications Are Open!
Ready to be part of the team that helps make Pride happen? Join hundreds of volunteers who support the Atlanta Pride Festival through community engagement, parade operations, festival services, accessibility, and more. Whether you’re returning or volunteering for the first time, we’d love to have you with us.
Apply today and help make the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival an unforgettable celebration of community, visibility, and joy.
2026 Atlanta Pride Kickoff Party
Drift into a night of pride, connection, and euphoric energy at one of Atlanta’s most iconic and multi-award winning LGBTQ+ celebrations. The Georgia Aquarium transforms into a luminous underwater dreamscape, where shimmering lights, ethereal décor, and pulsing music flow together around you—surrounded by thousands of mesmerizing aquatic creatures.
Kick off your Atlanta Pride weekend at the city’s most iconic attraction!
2026 Premium Passes On Sale!
Get your 2026 Atlanta Pride Premium Pass while they are on sale! Prices continue to go up until the festival, so get them at their cheapest now!
Welcoming Our 2026 Summer Intern!
Atlanta Pride is Proud to welcome Phoenix as our first ever History and Legacy Intern!
